Once you have some idea of the room and space where you want to place an occasional chair, you have to decide on a colour and whether to go with a solid colour or pattern. This get's determine by the overall design of the room and the colour palette you are already using.

Many people will collect their home furniture curios and accent pieces throughout their life, while others will inherit them. However, many of the better cabinet makers and furniture stores also offer them to the discerning buyer who has a need for such pieces. Among these are Southwood, Stickley, Sherrill and American Craftsman, and if you feel there is a gap in your home that needs to be filled, then you could do worse than consult the websites of these firms and those like them.